Rutgerus Johannes Martinus "Ruud" van Nistelrooy was born on 1 July 1976 is a retired Dutch footballer and a current manager for the PSV youth team. A former striker, he is the fourth-highest goalscorer in UEFA Champions League history with 56 goals. He is a three-time Champions League top scorer, as well as a top scorer in three different European domestic leagues. Van Nistelrooy began his career with Den Bosch , before moving onto Heerenveen , eventually making a name for himself at PSV , where he won two Eredivisie titles. His goalscoring record at PSV attracted attention from Manchester United ; a deal was in place in the summer of 2000, but because of injury problems, his move was secured a year later for a then British record fee of £19 million. His time at United was successful, winning the Premier League , FA Cup , Football League Cup and FA Community Shi...